Recent content by FatMatt

It's a very well built firearm, and definitely accurate. The 10mm is definitely a '' reloaders" round. It's not very common where I live and prices range from "ridiculous" to "extremely ridiculous". I just prefer the 1911 platform over anything. I wouldn't hesitate to buy a different 3rd gen...

Just picked up a set on Saturday from eBay, basically stole them for 12.88+Free shipping, The guy had them posted for under 20 mins when my phone alerted me. They are Original take off's and are in great shape. Actually the gun is for sale in the classifieds section. and will soon be on...

I'm inspired and impressed. Very nice job, looks very professional. Excited to see the finish. Thanks for posting.

I think it looks great, I cant wait to see the finished project. Great pictures too. keep up the good work.

I also read that the 180gr. Buffalo Bore 10mm rounds are "true" 10mm rounds as well. With a rating of 1350fps and 750lbs of energy sounds pretty good to me.

Just traded my Smith Model 1000 12ga for a Nice 3rd gen Model 1006 10mm. Full size 5" barrel. Came with 2 mags and 72 JHP rounds, 20 of which are 175Gr. Winchester Silvertips , So I'm pretty thrilled about that. The gun had some minor wear issues when I first got it , But spent a little time...

The Hogue wood grips are wider than your stock grips and are even larger than the Hogue rubber grips. I have pretty big hands and they fit nicely. To me there is no exception, I wanted wood grips because they look good, I can make anything functional. Life is too short to have ugly grips.

Some Goncalo Alves Hogue grips on my 5946, I wish there was more options too, but These will do.

I really like the "Squared" trigger guard. I wonder if any of the other Calibers had a square trigger guard early version. Anyway here is a quick picture of mine with some Hogue grips.

I also went with Mother's and A cotton buffing wheel on a bench grinder. I didn't want a "Mirror" like finish, but the entire pistol had small scratches and wear marks. I just buffed out all the imperfections and didn't polish any area too long. Here is what I ended up with.

You paint over the engraved area with nail polish, then use acetone free nail polish remover, there is ton of YouTube videos.

Welcome to the forum from another NE Ohio member, Canton area.

I picked up a Excellent condition Model 1000 on GunBroker, I knew that they had issues with the Piston shock absorber. And as expected it was in much need of help, So after a couple hours of cleaning , I replaced the Piston shock absorber with a Rubber hose washer that I trimmed down to size. I...

Here are the pictures, The leather pouch and chokes are in Excellent condition.

I have the original S&W choke tube pouch and original chokes. Give me a minute and I will take a couple of pictures and share them. I wasn't planning on selling them, But if the price is right, You never know.